Depression is persistent feelings of sadness and emptiness, a lack of motivation, crying, changes in eating or sleeping, disinterested in the things you once enjoyed and potentially self-harming behaviors or thoughts of suicide. Many counseling interventions effectively treat depression, including behavioral, cognitive, interpersonal, psychodynamic, and mindfulness interventions. People with depression may also require medication.
Available Treatment Options
Behavioral therapy uses interventions to change behaviors that lead to or exacerbate distressing emotions. Cognitive interventions involve examining thought processes to change unhelpful patterns of cognition. Psychodynamic counseling fosters self-awareness through exploring unconscious thoughts and how one’s past affects current functioning.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Depression
We are wired for relationship. What we feel and believe at a gut level is in large part because of connections made in our brains and bodies through relational experiences. Our attachments are vital to how we learn and are soothed, feel safe and explore, and grow and change throughout our lives. This is also why many of the wounds we try to heal were so often formed in earlier relationships. So...
At the heart of my practice, I embrace the guiding notion that we are all human beings before anything else. Throughout my years of providing psychotherapy, I have consistently received feedback from my clients that my unwavering authenticity, empathy, and nonjudgmental stance have made a difference in helping them to attain their respective goals. Within a safe, collaborative, and respectful...
The decision to enter therapy can be a difficult one. For many, recent and/or previous stressors have begun to feel insurmountable, and seem to be getting in the way of living a full, meaningful life. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and accepting atmosphere in order to truly understand each individual's lived-experience. I also work together with my clients, flexibly tailoring...
You might be experiencing stressful moments at work, conflictual relationship with your partner, difficulties maintaining relationships or parenting your kids, issues with self-esteem or emotional regulation, feelings of loneliness and unworthiness, or difficulties dealing with transitions. It’s hard to deal with all this in isolation. The good news is that there’s help and I’m here to support ...
I strongly believe in power of therapy. I am convinced that the quality of one’s life can be drastically improved even in the worst cases of mental health disorders. I know that people do not create troubles and impasses in their lives on purpose. Many choices are influenced by heredity, troubled childhood or negative life experiences; other poor decisions are often dictated by psychological st...
Reaching out to ask for help is one of the bravest things you can do. It involves being seen; in our vulnerabilities and in our strengths. It involves holding hope for yourself, your relationship(s), your child, your life. As a clinician, it is my job to hold that hope for you, even when you cannot see it. I believe strongly in client-centered work, which means that I also believe that people a...
You look like you have it all together. In reality you are struggling to make it through the day. Feeling pressured to be everything to everybody?All the while, internally you are a mess. You've been through challenges in the past and normally you are able to work your way through and bounce back. But now, this has gone on longer than you hoped. Life as a mom is not what you expected. This...
Therapy can offer more than just problem solving and emotional healing. Therapy is often about personal growth and self acceptance. As a licensed professional counselor, I can help guide you in developing the life you want and deserve. People are often fearful about entering therapy. I offer a safe, supportive and collaborative space to allow you to truly look inward. I use empathy, compassion,...
One of the hardest steps one can take is to seek out help and you’ve done just that. Maybe things have always come easily for you but now you’re feeling stuck? Or maybe you’re struggling with relationships and don’t know how to get out of this rut? I believe that, although relationships can bring pain and suffering, they can also be great conductors of healing and joy. Therapy offers a safe,...
Have you wondered whether you or a loved one might have autism, ADHD, a learning disability, or another mental health-related condition? Are you struggling with work, school, or social functioning? We offer comprehensive individualized evaluations encompassing cognitive, educational, and emotional/behavioral testing for children, teens, and adults. In addition to providing a diagnosis (if...
I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, as well as couples, who are interested in bridging the she space between where they are and where they want to be. I do this by using my specialized skills as clinical psychologists, but also by bringing a holistic lens to the work. I want to meet you where you are emotionally, mentally, and behaviorally. My goal is to provide a...
Are you a military member, veteran, or military dependent? I grew up in a military family and am now a military spouse—I get the struggle to survive long distances and career changes. As a therapist, I am motivated to help military couples and families find the balance between relationships, kids, careers, and daily life. Smart, capable folks who love one another can get caught in painful...
My philosophy of healing is like working your way through a set of nesting dolls from the outer doll representing why you want to heal: trauma, attachment/relationship injury, depression, grief, and anxiety. The next doll holds the symptoms, thoughts, and feelings of the first doll. The next doll may may hold your negative beliefs you have perceived about yourself, others, and the world. The ne...
There are times in life where people will seek counseling because they feel disconnected in their relationships, are struggling with difficult situations and emotions, or long to live a life that feels meaningful, satisfying and authentic. Counseling can help you navigate through this transformative time in your life. I am prepared to help you navigate through this transformation. My therapeuti...
Every child can benefit from extra support while coping with all the demands on their time and energies. Families by any definition are increasingly challenged to respond effectively when children and adolescents act out. Beginning with what is working, I help families build on their strengths and find ways to improve connections, communicate with purpose and regain a sense of belonging. Within...
